Sodankyla Airfield – SOT Sodankyla
Locally known as Sodankylan Lentokentta, Sodankyla Airfield is an airfield situated 2 miles southeast of the municipal center of Sodankyla. The airport is small in standards so it can only accommodate small-size aircraft. The Municipality of Sodankyla, France, currently operates the airport. The airport or IATA Code is SOT while its ICAO code is EFSO. Currently, the airport serves as a general aviation airport. Only private aircraft and recreational flying are allowed in the area. Passengers that wish to travel to and from SOT Airport should hire a private aircraft or charter a private jet.
Best Time to Visit
Established in the early 1940s, Sodankyla Airfield was built as an initial stopover for aircraft heading to Petsamo. By 1971, the runway refurbished to gravel surface type to provide better facilities to the aircraft traveling through SOT Airfield. In 1989, the runway was renovated for the second time with asphalt surface type and a terminal building was added. The airport continues to cater to regular flight schedules from 1989 until 1996. Today, the airport now serves as general aviation. Passengers that are traveling to Luosto can hire a private aircraft that has the capacity to land and takeoff from Sodankyla Airfield.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Currently, Sodankyla Airfield does not have an onsite hotel. Travelers can check-in at nearby hotels, like Hotelli Sodankyla, which features pleasant rooms and modern amenities, or at the Holiday Home Anula, which features cozy lodgings that are perfect for travelers traveling in groups. These accommodations are less than 15-minutes away from the airfield.
On this page it is easy to search for Sodankyla, Finland airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Sodankyla, Finland (SOT) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the SOT airport. Most of these SOT hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Sodankyla, Finland motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
